Catalog 2010 - Naugatuck Valley Community College - Connecticut ...

Arts and Humanities Division
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Music Option
The Music Option, through a rigorous program of academic and performance courses, provides a comprehensive foundation in which students
receive individual attention within their private lessons and interact with other performers in classroom and large ensemble settings.
The music program emphasizes ensemble and solo performance with additional study of music theory and history.
Musicians of all capabilities and experience can prepare for their particular musical goals including seasoned musicians as well as the
talented beginner exploring music for the first time. Music majors pursue careers in performance, education, composition, audio recording,
concert sound reinforcement, commercial production, church music, musical instrument service and sales, or arts management.
The Transfer Program is designed for students wishing to complete their degree at a 4-year college or university; requirements vary and
students should seek assistance from the Music Advisor. The Transfer Program articulated with Western CT State University guarantees
admission with complete transfer of NVCC courses. See the Music Advisor for details.
Common core course listings and definitions appear on pages 48-50. Placement testing will determine the sequencing
of courses. Additional courses may be required. The suggested sequence for full-time students is shown below.
Refer to page 49 for a listing of courses that will satisfy elective requirements.
General Education Core Credits
ENG*H101 Composition 3
ENG*H102 Literature and Composition 3
CoM*H100 Introduction to Communication 3
HIS*H101 or 102 West. Civ. I or II
or
HIS*H121 or 122 World Civ. I or II 3
Elective Arts & Humanities 3
Elective Behavioral Science 3
Elective Mathematics† 3
Elective Science 3-4
24-25
Specialized Core
CSA*H105 Introduction to
Software Applications 3
ART*H101 Art History I 3
or
ART*H102 Art History II
DAN*H101 History and Appreciation
of World Dance 3
DAT*H101 Introduction to Digital Arts 3
MUS*H101 Music History and Appreciation I 3
THR*H101 Introduction to Theatre 3
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Music Option
MUS*H115 Music Theory I 3
MUS*H116 Music Theory II 3
MUS*H218 Electronic Music Composition/
Audio Technology I 3
MUS*H183 Applied Private Music Lessons I 2
Music Performance
Courses Chorus, Jazz Band
or Jazz Singers 4
15
††Directed Electives
Arts 3
Arts 3
Arts 3
9
total credit Hours 66-67
†MAT*H135 or higher, excluding MAT*H137.
Students intending to transfer to a public state university
should select from MAT*146, 167, or 172.
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates
will be able to:
1. Relate basic musical forms and theoretical principles to performance.
2. Demonstrate technical skills in singing and/or in playing an
instrument or instruments.
3. Demonstrate historical knowledge of musical events, styles, forms
and concepts.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of musical literature in the area of the
student’s major.
5. Demonstrate performance skills through ensemble experience.
6. Develop an appreciation of world culture through the beauty and
discipline of the art of music.
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††Arts Directed Electives
ART*H101 Art History I
ART*H102 Art History II
ART*H160 Crafts
ART*H122 Three-Dimensional Design
ART*H131 Sculpture I
ART*H132 Sculpture II
ART*H141 Photography I
ART*H142 Photography II
ART*H161 Ceramics I
ART*H162 Ceramics II
ART*H167 Printmaking I
CoM*H175 Voice and Diction
DAN*H102 Ballet I: Renaissance to Romantic
DAN*H111 Jazz Dance I: Afro-Caribbean/American
DAN*H112 Jazz Dance II: Broadway & Film
DAN*H113 Modern Dance I: Pioneers of America
DAT*H106 Digital Design
DAT*H116 Interactive Media Design
DAT*H212 3D Graphics and Animation I
DAT*H290 Digital Arts Project
GRA*H150 Introduction to Graphic Design
MUS*H103 History of American Music
MUS*H104 World Music
MUS*H111 Fundamentals of Music I
MUS*H158 Chamber Music/Jazz Ensemble I
MUS*H163 Ear Training I
MUS*H164 Ear Training II
MUS*H176 Gospel Choir
MUS*H179 opera Performance Ensemble
MUS*H184 Applied Private Music Lessons
MUS*H206 Intro to Music Education
MUS*H208 Intro to Music Therapy
MUS*H213 Music Theory III
MUS*H214 Music Theory IV
MUS*H254 Concert Band
MUS*H218 Electronic Music Composition/Audio Technology I
THR*H110 Acting I
THR*H120 Stagecraft
THR*H190 Theatre Practicum I
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